Minds In Motion is a progressive private practice clinic in Santa Monica specializing in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, and communication challenges in the pediatric population through a child and family centered approach.
Our Management Team
Jennifer
Keany
M.S., M.F.T.
Executive/Clinical Director
As Executive/Clinical Director, Jennifer Keany, M.S., M.F.T., supervises all Keany Associates programs and has worked with developmentally delayed individuals for 20 years. Upon finishing her Master’s Degree in Counseling psychology 15 years ago and subsequently becoming licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (#MFC38484), Jennifer started Keany Associates to serve the special needs clients of Western Los Angeles County. She oversees each client’s therapeutic program and manages the needs of the staff so that they are equipped with what they need to help your child be successful. In addition to providing direct service to clients, Jennifer offers lectures to professional and parent groups about the role of behavior intervention in a treatment program.
Carrie M.
Armstrong
M.A.
Director of Infant Development
Carrie M. Armstrong, Director of Infant Development, helped create and now directs the Infant Development Program at Keany Associates. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech and Hearing Science, and a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE), which uniquely qualifies her to work with children from birth-5 years of age. Carrie has worked with infants and toddlers who are at-risk or have special needs professionally for nearly ten years. She is formally trained in American Sign Language (ASL) and in the implementation of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). Additionally, she is a member of the Infant Development Association (IDA) of California.
Sam
Bakhoum
B.S.
Director of Behavior Intervention
The Director for the Behavior Intervention program is Sam Bakhoum. Sam has his Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and has worked with children and adults with special needs for over a decade. He will be overseeing the daily operation of your child’s program and provide valuable parent training and support.
Jessie
White
M.S.
Assistant Director of Behavior Intervention
Jessie White, M.S., Assistant Director of Behavior Intervention, holds her advanced degree in Educational Counseling with Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credentials. While working on her degree, Jessie assisted in several research studies aiming to develop valuable methods of teaching and testing academic subjects, for the benefit of special education and classroom inclusion. She has worked with children with special needs for almost ten years and looks forward to working with your family.
Jon
Roos
M.A., BCBA
Director of Training and Development
Jon Roos, M.A., BCBA, holds an advanced degree in Counseling Psychology and is a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern (#57567). As Director of Training and Development, Jon provides cutting-edge training to the staff and interventionists at Keany Associates. His enthusiastic approach to professional education offers the staff new and creative ways to learn and stay up-to-date with necessary skills and certifications.
How to get started?
As you begin considering if an individual you care for is experiencing developmental delays or needs behavior intervention services, there are a number of questions you can ask yourself.
Our Service Territory
Our clients are situated throughout the greater Los Angeles area and represent a variety of geographic locations, ranging from Woodland Hills to Gardena, and Marina Del Rey to West Hollywood.